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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Woman stumbles, falls on NYC subway tracks, dies
Woman stumbles, falls on NYC subway tracks, dies NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police say a young
F. Lee Bailey denied bid to practice law in Maine
F. Lee Bailey denied bid to practice law in Maine LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — F. Lee Bailey, the
Conn. lawyer withdraws $100M lawsuit over massacre
Conn. lawyer withdraws $100M lawsuit over massacre HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut attorney
Israeli-Palestinian clashes erupt in West Bank
Israeli-Palestinian clashes erupt in West Bank TAMOUN, West Bank (AP) — An arrest raid by
Pa. governor to sue NCAA over Penn State sanctions
Pa. governor to sue NCAA over Penn State sanctions HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett
Hundreds ring in 2013 with icy plunge in NY waters
Hundreds ring in 2013 with icy plunge in NY waters NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of hardy swimmers rang
Chicago homicides increase in 2012, surpass 500 deaths
Chicago homicides increase in 2012, surpass 500 deaths CHICAGO - Chicago ended the year with 506
Colorful costumes abound at Philly Mummers Parade
Colorful costumes abound at Philly Mummers Parade PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Mardi Gras-like New Year’s
SOCIETY DIGEST
Business Women will meet Jan. 8 YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s
Fire guts K of C hall in Struthers
Fire guts K of C hall in Struthers Struthers Firefighters are investigating a blaze that gutted
REUNIONS
Chaney High School Class of 1959 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Davidson’s in
How to stick to your New Year’s weight loss goal
Small goals, motivation and accountability are keys to finally achieving your New Year’s weight-loss resolution, experts say
Workers’ suit against UAW goes forward
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown A federal court judge has denied a motion to
Denise Stewart retires today as Children Services Board executive director
After 38 years with Mahoning County Children Services, including 14 years as its executive director, Denise Stewart retires today, with her colleagues praising her work.
Appeals court reinstates prostitution charges against 19 Austintown cabaret dancers
The three-judge appeals panel ruled that Judge David D’Apolito of Austintown court erred in suppressing evidence and dismissing prostitution charges against 19 cabaret dancers.
New year, old story: Browns ax coach, GM
Cleveland will look for “strong leadership” from its next head coach.
Distractions doom playoff-less Steelers
Pittsburgh will need to decide on the future of several players, including WR Mike Wallace.
Council to vote on traffic cameras
Councilman says purpose is to deter speeding, not ‘hoodwink’ drivers
Better weather aids golf courses in 2012
Many area golf courses opened as early as March 1 and stayed open into December.
Rose parade float to honor vets of Korea
Associated Press SAN DIEGO It’s been almost 60 years since James McEachin returned home with a
Forget the diet; be yourself
Opinion: By Gina Barreca Hartford Courant Forget about the usual resolutions, my friends: Forget about
Attempted abduction reported in Boardman
Attempted abduction reported in Boardman BOARDMAN Township police continue to investigate an
Pollstar, the concert- industry tracking magazine, has released the top grossing worldwide concert
Pollstar, the concert- industry tracking magazine, has released the top grossing worldwide concert
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield Township trustees, reorganization meeting, 5 p.m., 6844 Strimbu
It’s not the guns, it’s the idiots
Opinion: It’s not the guns, it’s the idiots In the aftermath of the trag- ic shootings in Newtown, Conn.,
Jack Frost 150 set at Mercer Raceway Park
Jack Frost 150 set at Mercer Raceway Park Mercer, PA The Jack Frost 150 enduro and Snowflake 25
Spoiler alert: 2012’s ‘banned’ words
Associated Press DETROIT Spoiler alert: This story contains words and phrases that some people
Doctors locate blood clot in Clinton’s head
Associated Press WASHINGTON Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton developed a blood clot in
Dem officials: ‘Fiscal cliff’ deal reached
Associated Press WASHINGTON Racing the clock, the White House reached a New Year’s Eve accord with
Will it be a happy new year?
Opinion: The beginning of a new year is often a time to look forward and look back. The way the future looks,
Warren man brought from Detroit to face 2 aggravated robbery charges
A 23-year-old Warren man convicted in 2009 of being a felon in possession of a firearm in connection with a fatal shooting has been charged with aggravated robbery.
Turning 100-years-old on New Year's Day
Local resident will become newest centenarian when clock strikes midnight
Man charged with arson and domestic violence
An innocent plea was entered Monday morning for Bruce Vonbergen, 31, of 1797 Lexington Ave. NW, charged with aggravated arson and felony domestic violence after police say he set fire to the house he shared with a 51-year-old woman.
MARYland Same-sex couples ready to marry today
Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. Gay couples are prepared for New Year’s Day weddings in the first
December snow in Valley among steepest in history
December snow in Valley among steepest in history YOUNGSTOWN The heavy snowfall the Mahoning
Wisconsin’s Alvarez enjoys return
The former coach is stepping in for Bret Bielema to coach the Rose Bowl.
2013 holds the promise of a bright future for the Valley
Editorial: Two years ago, we rang in the new year on an optimistic note because of our firm belief that the
Erosion of freedom continues
Opinion: By Diane Katz and James Gattuso Heritage Foundation During 2012, virtually every aspect of
Seven coaches, five GMs axed on Black Monday
Philadelphia’s Andy Reid was the longest-tenured coach to lose his job.
FDA approves new tuberculosis drug
FDA approves new tuberculosis drug washington The Food and Drug Administration on Monday
In Washington, crisis is the new normal
By David Lightman McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON They don’t manage crises. They manage BY
Richardson played with broken ribs
The Browns’ rookie running back said he was disappointed with his season.
Actor reflects on slave role in Tarantino film Jackson on ‘Django’
By Steven Zeitchik Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES 11Jackson takes on perhaps his most morally
2012 movie box-office totals will set a new record
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Batman, James Bond, teenage vampires and a team of superheroes
Report: Lake Erie is 2nd-most threatened of the Great Lakes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Lake Erie is one of the most threatened of the five Great Lakes as a
Minimum wage Ohio, 9 others raise wages
Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. With a bump in Washington’s minimum wage to $9.19 an hour today,
2012: Another record-breaking year for climate change
Opinion: By Todd Sanford McClatchy-Tribune It’s virtually certain that 2012 will be the warmest year on
oregon tour bus crash Survivors: Some victims ejected
Associated Press PENDLETON, Ore. Survivors of a bus crash that killed nine people on a partly icy
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Sheen apologizes for making slur LOS ANGELES Actor Charlie Sheen has apologized after
Defense in Ohio school shootings files motion
Associated Press CHARDON Attorneys for a teenager charged in the school shooting deaths of three
Downtown pizzeria opens for new year
Soft opening leads way into full menu staring in a week, bar renovation could take six months
Resolve to love your body
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords After a month of gorging ourselves on gingerbread, stuffing
Sanctions sought against Harris brothers involved in Ponzi scheme
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has worked the past two years to impose civil penalties and return some of the $15.7 million the enterprise stole from hundreds of investors.
Cops find 2 men slain
Associated Press COLUMBUS Columbus police are investigating the discovery in a garage of two men
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 1, the first day of 2013. There are 364 days left in the year. Associated
Chavez allies: Pray for leader
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela President Hugo Chavez’s new complications after cancer surgery
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Douglas J. Eisenbraun, 24, of 249 Carriage Lane, Unit
— NHL lockout — Players union counters league offer
Sides meet for first time since Dec. 13 Associated Press new york The NHL and the players’
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Dec.
Suspect in subway death known to cops
Suspect in subway death known to cops new york The family of a woman accused of shoving a man to
December snow in Valley among steepest in history
December snow in Valley among steepest in history YOUNGSTOWN The heavy snowfall the Mahoning
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